BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 21. A delegation led by Elchin Amirbayov, Representative of the President of Azerbaijan for special assignments, has begun a visit to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia on August 19, 2024, which is set to continue through August 30, 2024, Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) told TurkicWorld
The delegation includes Vugar Suleymanov, Chairman of ANAMA, Samir Poladov, Deputy Chairman of ANAMA, and other senior officials from relevant departments.
Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia have extensive experience dealing with mine and explosive remnants of war threats.
During the international "Mitigating Environmental Impact of Landmines: Resource Mobilization for Safe and Green Future" conference, held on May 30-31 this year and organized by ANAMA in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), a statement of intent was signed to establish an International Centre of Excellence and Training for Mine Action.
The visit aims to study international best practices related to the center, enhance cooperation with foreign centers and international organizations specializing in mine action, and include site visits to training centers and demining operations.
The visit is expected to raise awareness about Azerbaijan’s mine problem and the country’s efforts to address it, thereby increasing international attention to the issue.
